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SAVE ON WATER 
On a plant processing slurry at 75 t/h with 65% solids, every time a peristaltic pump replaces a process slurry pump, more than 1 100-million litres of water is saved every year
Peristaltic pumps key in war on water wastage
15th September 2017

Peristaltic pumps use less water, with traditional centrifugal pumps losing efficiency when the slurry has a specific gravity (SG) of 1.3, or 30% solids, or more. Peristaltic pumps can efficiently... 


VERDERFLEX 125
The peristaltic pump is in operation at the Kansanshi copper mine
Peristaltic pumps operating at Zambian mines
15th September 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Randburg-based industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps’ Verderflex (VF) 125 peristaltic pump is in operation at mining company Kansanshi Mining’s Zambia-based Kansanshi copper mine and is... 


Call to mining to update refrigerant systems
15th September 2017

While the majority of the mining industry use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in its refrigerant systems, these ozone-depleting substances are set to be phased-out in accordance with the Montreal... 


PUMPS MAINTENANCE
Routine mechanical maintenance, along with other factors, significantly improves a pump’s reliability
Combination of factors influence pumps’ life cycles
15th September 2017

It is important to frequently monitor the operation of pumping systems; however, the initial manufacturing of a pump, as well as its installation, are as important, explains South African pumps... 


PAINLESS UPKEEP
The maintenance of peristaltic pumps is simple and can be done on site
Distributor expands pumps offering with Italian range
15th September 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Pumps supplier Packaged Metering & Pumping Solutions (PMPS) has added Rotho peristaltic pumps from Italian pumps manufacturer Ragazzini to its South African product offering. “We see huge... 


Five new pumps supplied to Limpopo platinum mine
15th September 2017

Supplier of mining system solutions Becker Mining South Africa has supplied five hydro solids (HS) slurry pumps to a new furnace slag granulation process plant at a platinum mine in Limpopo ahead... 


DIVERSE USE The Altivar Easy 610 variable-speed drives can be used in a diverse range of environments
New range of drives available to SA market
15th September 2017

Electrical solutions provider Magnet Group introduced a new range of variable-speed drives (VSDs) last month, the Altivar Easy 610, which improve equipment performance and reduce operating costs by... 


WIDE REACH A wide area across Africa is supported by BMG, where the company supplies maintenance and repairs
Pumps offer suitable for minimal lubricity
15th September 2017

Engineering components supplier BMG’s SF series of Steimel lubricant and feed gear pumps, introduced four years ago, is used mainly on oil lubrication systems in mines, steel works, power stations... 


ACCURATE MODELING Pumpsim enables mining companies can build a network of pipes, channels, pumps, tanks, valves and sprays to simulate flows and pressures of liquids, slurries and many other fluids
Simulation software helps improve pump system efficiency
15th September 2017 By: Victor Moolman

The Pumpsim pumping simulation software package uses three-dimensional (3D) models that identify the location of weak points in pumps systems and where greater pressure is required to improve... 


LARGE PLAYER Hazleton has supplied some of the largest submersible pumps in the world
Submersible pump that can run dry a safer option
15th September 2017 By: Victor Moolman

The Hippo submersible pumps range from Centurion-based slurry pumping solutions provider Hazleton Pumps can operate without water for an unlimited amount of time, explains Hazleton Pumps MD Thys... 


Supplier expanding new pump’s footprint in Australian market
15th September 2017

Heavy-duty pumps solutions company Pump & Abrasion Technologies (PAT) Australia introduced its new Curve range of slurry pumps at the Aimex mining show, in Sydney, to the New South Wales mining... 


Systems water intensive, but more efficient and environment friendly
Systems water intensive, but more efficient and environment friendly
15th September 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Although ultrahigh-pressure water blasting systems used to clean refineries or cut rock and prepare surfaces on mines will not save water, it is more efficient than using acid washing or abrasive... 


Metso showcases ongoing commitment to servicing South African mining sector
Metso showcases ongoing commitment to servicing South African mining sector
13th September 2017 By: Ilan Solomons

This year marks 60 years since global engineering and technology corporation Metso's factory in Vereeniging was established. The factory became part of the Metso group in 1970 and has played "a... 


FOCUSED SOLUTIONS
Aussie Pumps caters to Australia’s tough occupational health and safety rules, and site culture that is aimed at preventing injury to mineworkers
Resource exports boost mining equipment
11th August 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry is Australia’s prime driver of export growth, says pumps and pressure cleaners manufacturer Australian Pump Industries, commonly known as Aussie Pumps.  


HOLY WATER
Existing hydropower technology can deliver significant increases in productivity, reduced operational and maintenance costs, and up to 80% less energy consumption than pneumatic drills
Hydropower – what the industry needs now
21st July 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The contraction in the South African mining industry has resulted in many projects and expansions stalling in recent years, with mines having closed or scaled back on capital and operational... 


Investing in African Mining Indaba MD Alex Grose (right) with Martin Creamer
Mining Indaba offering new junior zone, boosting interface opportunities
4th July 2017 By: Martin Creamer

Strong new thrusts are planned for next year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, which is scheduled to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 5 to 8, once again... 


JIM MUGFORD At the end of the day, customers are looking for service providers who possess the expertise, tools and technology to make sure their machines are running reliably, efficiently and cost effectively
Outsourced maintenance strategy recommended
23rd June 2017

Increasingly plant owners are looking to outsource the major elements of equipment maintenance to improve reliability and limit downtime, reports rotating equipment maintenance and repair service... 


NEXT GENERATION
The new housing concept of the iFD-Stator 2.0 is easier to handle than the previous generation and delivers a longer service life
Stator introduced for reduced energy and maintenance costs
16th June 2017

Solutions provider for difficult pumping applications Netzsch Pumps North America has introduced the iFD-Stator 2.0, which it says combines efficiency, economy and environmental safety in one... 


EFFECTIVE COMBINATION
The VECO-Drive, which combines a mechanical planetary gear with a frequency controlled servo motor, reduces energy consumption by more than 2 000 MWh/y
New speed control product for pumps, compressors
16th June 2017

The first member of a new product family in the field of speed control for compressors and pumps, the VECO-Drive, combines the reliability of mechanical gears with the productivity of low-voltage,... 


GROWTH POTENTIAL While the stability, progress and growth of the mining pumps industry lies predominantly in maintaining its existing installed base, potential does exist for growth in other areas
‘Solid’ industry employing survival strategies
16th June 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Independent process industry consultant Santosh Gunpath is cautiously optimistic about the future of the South African mining pumps industry. “There is no definitive direction for this sector, with... 


OLD HAT Pumping technology is fairly old, with an understanding of underlying engineering principles well entrenched, and is only expanded on when a need arises
Opportunities to be had in pumps industry
16th June 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are a myriad of opportunities in the pumps industry to develop it, propel its growth and improve efficiency, avers independent process industry consultant Santosh Gunpath. A potential area of... 


CONTINENTAL COUPLING
Australian Pump Industries believes its experience in Australia can be applied to projects in Africa
Company aims to solve Africa’s challenges with Aussie solutions
16th June 2017

Pumps and pressure cleaners producer Australian Pump Industries, commonly known as Aussie Pumps, has been actively looking to the African continent for distribution outlets, says MD Warwick Lorenz.... 


PRODUCT ACCESS
Mechanical Rotating Solutions will be granted access to the full range of original-equipment manufactured in Germany by KSB Pumps & Valves
Pretoria company to service, supply new pumps range
16th June 2017

Mechanical seals, rotating and engineering protection, and sealing equipment supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS), situated in Pretoria, has been appointed as a service and product supplier... 


CAUSE AND EFFECT 
Acid ponds and dams that have become silted have serious repercussions for a mining operation
JV contract secured to desilt acid ponds
16th June 2017

Industrial pump rental service provider Integrated Pump Rental, in a joint venture (JV) with supplier and service provider of equipment to mining and allied industries EC Mining, has secured a... 


PUMP INSPIRATION
The design of the high-volume, high-head, medium- and/or high-voltage Hippo pump follows the success of the submersible slurry pump developed for export to the oil sands mines at Fort McMurray, in Alberta, Canada
Pump tackles acidic liquids containing solids
16th June 2017

Centurion-based pumps manufacturer Hazleton Pumps has introduced a high-volume, high-head, medium- and/or high-voltage range of Hippo submersible slurry pumps manufactured from specialised material... 


T15 PUMP
The pump is fully interchangeable with another market-leading brand and also shares identical dimensions and interchangeable spare parts
Solution suited to harsh African mining conditions
16th June 2017

South African vacuum and pressure equipment filters and spares supplier Air and Vacuum Technologies recommends its representee Price Pumps’ T15 and T20 air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps... 


Vortex slurry sump pumps range expanded
16th June 2017

Centurion-based pumps manufacturer Hazleton Pumps has expanded its range of Hippo vortex slurry sump pumps that address blockages at coal processing plants. The company points to continuous... 


KAIZER NYATSUMBA In such turbulent economic times and a challenging business environment, it is critically important for those companies which excel at what they do to get the acknowledgement and recognition that they deserve
Pumps companies among winners at awards ceremony
16th June 2017

Family-owned, Centurion-based pumps manufacturer Hazelton Pumps has walked away with the Most Innovative Award and the Best Customer Service of the Year Award – as it did in 2015 – at the third... 


MAKING TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBLE
The CXT UNO was developed as an economical solution for small and medium-sized businesses
New crane tailored to small, medium-sized businesses
2nd June 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The South African market’s response to lifting group Konecranes’ CXT UNO wire rope hoist crane has been encouraging since its global launch in January, with Konecranes Southern Africa service,... 


SMOOTH OPERATOR
Motorised trolleys on the Kito ER2 hoist will ensure smooth and precise traversing and positioning of the equipment
Hoists to improve pump installation, maintenance at Limpopo mine
2nd June 2017

Mining system solutions provider Becker Mining South Africa has secured an order for two 10 t electric chain hoists with motorised trolleys from equipment supplier Klevan Mining – Becker Mining’s... 


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